Blue Whale Behavior and Mysteries

Blue Whale Behavior and Mysteries

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

8th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video explores various behaviors of blue whales, focusing on their unique 'sharking' behavior, which involves rapid swimming and partial exposure of their flukes. It also discusses the unusual sighting of three whales together, which is rare and suggests potential mating preparations. The video highlights differences in whale behavior across regions, such as California and the Dome.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two major mysteries about blue whales mentioned in the video?

Mating and migration

Mating and feeding

Mating and communication

Mating and cing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do blue whales behave differently in the video compared to California?

They are more social

They are more aggressive

They are more solitary

They are more playful

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the behavior where blue whales swim rapidly on their side?

Logging

Breaching

Sharking

Diving

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What part of the whale is visible during the 'sharking' behavior?

The dorsal fin

The tail fluke

The pectoral flippers

The head

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the 'sharking' behavior?

It indicates feeding

It is a form of communication

It is a sign of aggression

It is part of mating preparation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unusual about the group behavior of the whales in the final section?

They are migrating

They are logging at the surface

They are very active

They are feeding together

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many whales are typically involved in the unusual behavior described?

One

Three or more

Two

Four